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How to Cut Down a Tree Safely

Safety isn’t a throwaway word when it comes to felling trees and running chainsaws. You must take it seriously. There, of ...
A permit is required to cut a tree on public land. They are issued by the U.S. Bureau of Land Management and the National Forest Service. Permits are for specific areas and range from $5 to $10 with ...
Live Christmas trees can make the season festive, but getting a tree home safely is more important. We're here to help.
Now that Thanksgiving and opening day are behind us and the holiday season is underway, it’s time to start thinking about putting up those Christmas trees. There are great local options to pick up a ...
A tree doesn't have to be alive to be a vital part of an ecosystem — dead trees make ideal nesting spots for lots of animals. However, they are also risky to have on your property, and the danger of ...
A state forester shared tips on where and how to cut a Christmas tree in Southcentral Alaska, and how to make it last.
For me, the Christmas season does not begin until the smell of a fresh-cut Frasier fir fills my family room. Once a live or ...